Warning! Kong's Deployment, Sengoku's Decision

It really worked!

Seeing the Devil Fruit in Dunn's hand, Crocodile's pupils suddenly contracted.

Even though Dunn had said earlier that he could take Devil Fruits from other people, something so unprecedented still lay somewhat beyond Crocodile's comprehension.

Now that he had witnessed it with his own eyes and confirmed it, the shock Crocodile felt was naturally immense.

That meant every ability user could potentially become Dunn's prey.

"If there are more afterward, let me know. Maybe someone will want to challenge me."

After saying that, Dunn tossed the Devil Fruit in his hand to Crocodile. He waved, left those words behind, and vanished into the firelight.

The Door-Door Fruit was useful over long distances, but there was no need for it now.

Dunn's flames had already spread throughout the entire exam grounds. He could turn into fire and appear anywhere at any moment.

"Vice President?"

One of the people watching the monitors spoke up, snapping Crocodile out of his daze as he stared at the Devil Fruit in his hand.

"Ahem. Keep monitoring, especially the people we were watching earlier. If they truly encounter danger, report it immediately. The moment you discover an ability user has been defeated and killed, notify the President at once."

"Understood!"

Having just witnessed Dunn's actions firsthand, the group became even more awestruck by his abilities.

Holding the Devil Fruit, Crocodile turned and left.

"Besides the Devil Fruits provided by the Guild, there are at least a hundred ability users gathered on Skypiea this time."

At that thought, Crocodile's heart began to race.

If they could gain control of all those people and Devil Fruits, the Guild would likely control seventy or eighty percent—perhaps even ninety percent—of all ability users across the seas.

Overthrowing the World Government would become much easier then.

However, once